52. Occupational Welfare Leave

52.1 Where, in the opinion of the University and/or the Trades and Services Staff member any of the following (or similar factors) is adversely affecting the Trades and Services Staff member's work performance:

• stress, including personal or relationship problems;
• health concerns;
• alcohol and/or drug dependency and/or compulsive gambling

the Trades and Services Staff member may, or the University may request, that the Trades and Services Staff member make application for leave with pay or without pay to undertake an approved rehabilitation or counselling treatment program.

52.2 In determining whether leave is to be granted, the University may take into account the amount of accrued leave available to the staff member.

52.3 Where leave has been granted, failure to undertake such an approved rehabilitation or counselling program may result in the University seeking recourse to relevant provisions of this Agreement as an alternative remedy to the situation.